Job Description

Hours of work: Full-time teachers working hours


Working pattern: Full-time


Fixed term for 1 year to cover maternity leave


Closing date: 5.30pm, Thursday 11 September 2025


For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:


Cross in Hand CEP School


Sheepsetting Ln, Heathfield,


TN21 0XG




Phone: 01435 862941


Website: Cross in Hand CEP




An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the largest primary school in Heathfield.




Cross in Hand is a happy and successful Church of England Primary School in Heathfield, East Sussex. We have genuinely lovely children, supportive parents and a great team of staff. Our academic results are good, but we also develop the 'Whole Child', so we value the creative arts and sport too - we even have our own swimming pool!




Within a Christian environment and using a Thrive approach, we endeavour for each child to reach their potential in a calm and happy setting.




We aim to recruit a high calibre Year 2 teacher who is committed to achieving the highest standards during a maternity leave cover post. The successful candidate must be a team player with a positive approach.


The role will start in Term 2.


Our successful candidate will have:


A high level of classroom expertise A track record of good quality teaching A secure understanding of the curriculum The ability to work in partnership with staff, pupils and parents Willingness to work within a church school ethos High expectations of pupils, colleagues and themselves Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as

part of a team
A commitment to contribute to the wider curriculum and offering enrichment opportunities to all The ability to effectively promote and develop the vision, aims, culture and ethos of the school The passion for making learning experiences exciting, memorable and engaging for all



We can offer you:


Children who love coming to school and who are keen to learn A happy school with an enthusiastic and cheerful atmosphere A supportive team of colleagues

Please visit our website at www.crossinhandschool.com to get a flavour of our school and then contact the office to arrange a visit.


Closing date for applications is 5.30pm on Thursday 11th September; with interviews being held the following week.


Call us on 01435 862941 to arrange a visit.




We look forward to meeting you!





Please note, we do not accept CVs.